Event Coverage Disney's California Adventure CARS LAND Opening June 15

<center class="bbcode-center">PACIFIC WHARF & PARADISE PIER</center> The new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop officially opened Thursday on Pacific Wharf. The new location already draws big crowds and will continue to do so throughout the busy summer season.


Disney released a video clip of the opening day festivities.

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A neat new sign has been added to the facade


Soda Fountain menus have been added to the menu case outside the shop





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whew... that was one huge update. hope you all enjoy it. I will take photos when I go on the 17th (6 More days)I cant wait! if they say that pictures dont do it justice of which these photos are extremely impressive I can only imagine what it looks like in person. Walt had a great quote about Disneyland. Although it would work great for Lands like CarsLand as well...


"I don't want the public to see the world they live in while they're in the Park (Disneyland). I want to feel they're in another world and to forget their worries." - Walt Disney

Well Uncle Walt, you accomplished that goal.. thank you for that!

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Bump for the large update. Everything looks great! I can't wait only 6 more days left until I get to see it with my own eyes! So excited

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Exactly. Why am I more excited than my 9 year old son about CARS Land opening?

 

Lol that is because Disneyland has been responsible for making adults instantly return to their childhood mentality since 1955. Disneyland; where adults can be a kid again.

For those who haven't been to Disneyland recently there is a website called www.yesterland.com they showcase attractions that have been closed and or where new attractions have been built.

Great photos of old attractions and memories..
Here are a few
1956

1955



Another great website is called gorrillaz dont blog. http://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com
Here are a few pics from that site.

This pic is cool as carsland has an updated version of this ride. Circa 1957

Here is the carsland version

Tom Sawyer island 1958

 

Don't know if this was already mentioned, but Max Grundy, Al Evans and I (Keith Weesner) will be signing our prints at the "Off the Page" event at California Adventure on June 16th 2:00-4:00.

(Timed to be smack dab in the middle of LARS, so I won't be set up there, just gonna shop, then head to the signing)

 

This is my painting of "Ramone" that will be available as a Deluxe print and a canvas giclee-

 

Hey Keith, awesome stuff! If anyone happens to be looking, I have something I'm kinda proud of on the Racers ride. When you come out of Ramones paint booth, you'll see a paint bench to your right with a striped up Caddy air cleaner on it. On a milk crate on the floor next to it is my old wore out striping box! It has Ramone lettered on the side, but the crown painted on is the reminder it's mine (King!) I thought it was pretty awesome they wanted it for their museum!

 

this was still around in the 80! i remember cause i would get in trouble when i would ram the people in front of me!

 

Weesner: Really nice job and cool that you get to make some Disney history. I could watch a whole movie of your style and maybe this is the first step.

BO

 

That is really awesome that Disney thought to use local actual hot rodders and hot rod influenced artists. There is nothing better than the real thing! Kudos to who ever thought to do that!

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Looks amazing, cant wait to see it! Thanks for post and updates....

 

Not much "Doc Hudson" stuff. Is there?

 

just got back today, we did not have special guest passes so we had to peek throu the tall bushes placed arount the area that was not fenced off with plywood that had a bunch of posters.
its going to be a blast for everyone.
rich

 

The place is so amazing and everyone is going to love it! In the dark is when it really glows with all the neon lights! When Jeff Styles and I were walking around down there at 5am (yeah, stripers can work early!) the place was just surreal! I honestly think the dads will have more fun in there than the kids will!!

 

OK! Well I haven't been to Disneyland since 1984, looks like it's time to go again.

 

didnt see too much in the previews

 

we were there last night for the red carpet event and the opening ceremonies. we weren't VIPs so we were on the outside so to speak, but we got a good view of the ceremonies. the place lit up like christmas, and from the outside i felt like a kid again. i can't WAIT to go back on saturday evening. its gonna be PACKED!

 

Be sure to checkout today's "A Gearhead's Guide to Cars Land..." TJJ Blog and resultant thread.​

 

I'll be there with my kids next month. Can't wait!!!

 

i almost forgot...

if you are disneyland AP holder, go the the disney AP site and there is a sign up for early entry into DCA (7AM). not sure how many dates are left, so move quick!

 

What kind of Mickey Mouse place is this?







Thank you...I'll be here all week.

Seriously...Super cool deal.

 

The following joke: not safe for kids.. just an FYI

Hardy har harr lol.



Did you hear Mickey divorced/left Minnie? Well apparently she was*****ing goofy

Lol

I will be leaving sunday to visit the the empire built for a mouse... but I will be in the parks mon., tues., and wed. Cant wait! Woo hoo

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Interested in how the cars are doing on the ride.

 

I will let you know on monday in real time.. how it is

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

We went last nite and tonite as well. I'm impressed. It's literally like walking into the movie with a cash register every 20 yards.

If you've seen the movie, the street lights up at night just like in the film, music and all. Pretty rad.

I don't go in much for the whole theme park experience, but I gotta say this is a well executed deal. Very nostalgic. All the rides and stores aside, it feels great. Awesome atmosphere, good music and just enough detail to keep the attention of most car guys. I was catching small things all night.

My wife who is a complete Disney freak was on cloud nine. From the front gate through cars land, I must say 'good job' too all involved.

 

I am seeing plenty of hamb friendly cars heading north on hwy5.. it is nice to see instead of a sea of prius's and suv's the occasional hot rod or custom is nice to see

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Hwy 5 had a section of 3 hour long traffic. Maybe 15 miles of traffic. Seen a few street rods stuck in the traffic going north. Finally about 45 min away from Disneyland.

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Hahahaha i just seen the single street signal.. and... the third blink is slower! Omg its hilarious. I will take video later.. i thought i was seeing things.. but then i died laughing

thanks,
Douglas Johnson
"Skrach"
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

we watched a video of it last night. i'm telling you, the small details never end.